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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 321.12 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 321.12 and 111.41 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 321.12 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/321.12 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 321.12 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 35,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,775.98/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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